Job description
About the job Senior Reliability Engineer
Job Title: Senior Reliability Engineer (PI)
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Offshore visits as per operational requirements)
Contract Type: Contract Hire
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Reliability Engineer (PI) to lead reliability and asset performance improvement initiatives within offshore oil & gas operations. The role is responsible for executing reliability engineering programs, predictive maintenance strategies, IoT-based monitoring systems, and Asset Performance Management (APM) initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, integrity, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and execute reliability engineering studies including RCM, FMEA, RCA, RBI, defect elimination, and bad actor analysis.
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Develop and implement maintenance optimization strategies to improve equipment reliability and asset availability.
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Analyze reliability data and operational trends to enhance asset integrity and plant performance.
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Support Asset Performance Management (APM) initiatives and lifecycle optimization programs.
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Integrate and monitor IoT-based condition monitoring systems for real-time equipment health assessment.
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Utilize predictive analytics and anomaly detection tools for early fault identification and failure prevention.
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Ensure compliance with asset integrity management systems, reliability standards, and company procedures.
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Coordinate with vendors and IT teams to maintain IoT connectivity, monitoring systems, and analytics platforms.
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Support reliability improvement strategies for aging facilities and critical assets.
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Prepare technical reports, reliability studies, KPIs, and improvement recommendations.
Requirements
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Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related discipline.
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Minimum 12 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry, including at least 8 years in Reliability Engineering roles.
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Strong experience in APM systems, predictive analytics, and IoT-based online monitoring systems.
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Good knowledge of RCM, FMEA, RCA, RBI, and reliability-centered maintenance methodologies.
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Proficiency in CMMS systems, preferably Maximo.
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Experience with predictive maintenance tools, condition monitoring systems, and reliability software.
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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication, coordination, and project management abilities.
Preferred Certifications
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Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
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Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
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Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)